Outline

Overview

Jazz Vocal 6 (extended) represents the sixth semester of the principal study component of the Bachelor of Music jazz studies vocal program available at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Each semester of study consists of 13 individual lessons, and 12 vocal improvisation classes with a specialist teacher, weekly Jazz Performance Workshop and 12 sectional rehearsals. This combination of study gives the student the opportunity to further develop a broad range of skills necessary for vocalists, group performance skills, and repertoire that are essential to a career in jazz performance, along with the appreciation that life-long learning is an essential aspect of being a jazz performer.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Jazz
Credit points	12
Prerequisites ?	JAZZ3235
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jess Green, jessica.green@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Craig Scott, craig.scott@sydney.edu.au
	Jeremy Rose, jeremy.rose@sydney.edu.au
	Steve Barry, steve.barry@sydney.edu.au
	Joanne Lawry, jo.lawry@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Junior Recital Students lead an ensemble in performing interpretations of self-selected repertoire from across the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year lists. Refer to the Canvas site for detailed task requirements and marking guidelines.	50%	Formal exam period	40 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Principal Study Teacher Grade Students are assessed on their demonstrated effort and progression towards technical and creative goals agreed on with the Principal Study tutor.	20%	Ongoing	Ongoing throughout semester	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Jazz Performance Workshop Students are assessed on their contributions in Jazz Performance Workshop both as performers and in their constructive feedback to peers.	5%	Ongoing	Ongoing throughout semester	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Written reflective summary Short essay reviewing learning and skill development throughout semester across the Jazz Vocal unit of study (Principal Study, Improvisation Tutorials, Jazz Performance Workshop).	5%	STUVAC Due date: 14 Nov 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 21 Nov 2025	300 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Module 5 Test Demonstration of skills developed throughout the Improvisation class module, in line with expectations outlined on Canvas by the tutor.	5%	Week 03	50 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Module 6 Test Demonstration of skills developed throughout the Improvisation class module, in line with expectations outlined on Canvas by the tutor.	5%	Week 06	50 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Module 7 Test Demonstration of skills developed throughout the Improvisation class module, in line with expectations outlined on Canvas by the tutor.	5%	Week 09	50 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Module 8 Test Demonstration of skills developed throughout the Improvisation class module, in line with expectations outlined on Canvas by the tutor.	5%	Week 13	50 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Principal study teacher grade: The principal study teacher grade will include reference to a mutually discussed semester plan. The objective of this semester plan is to provide the student with goals that will enable them to continue to improve vocal, technical and musical fluency. It will include vocal technical work as required, exercises that further enhance skills in interpretation and improvisation, and will aid in preparing the student for the Junior Recital at the conclusion of Semester 6.
Junior Recital: Refer to the Jazz Handbook for detailed information. Supplementary material will be added to the Jazz Vocal 1-8 Canvas site as required.
Improvisation in-class assessments and class mark: Assessment details will be added to the Jazz Vocal Improvisation Canvas site by your teacher.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark Range	Description
High Distinction	85-100	Demonstrates a high level of initiative and engagement of both preparatory tasks and performance tasks: High level of performance and originality consistent throughout the program. High level presentation of lead sheets
Distinction	75-84	Demonstrates initiative and engagement of both preparatory tasks and performance tasks: Some high level performance, continuity and originality. Good level presentation of lead sheets.
Credit	65-74	Demonstrates initiative and engagement of both preparatory tasks and performance tasks: Mid-level performance and originality. Adequate level of presentation of lead sheets.
Pass	50-64	Adequate attention to tasks. Missed due dates, with adequate submissions. Adequate performance and originality. Adequate level of presentation of lead sheets
Fail	0-49	Poor attention to tasks. Missed due dates and poor submissions. Inadequate performance standard and originality. Inadequate level of presentation of lead sheets.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Weekly	Jazz Vocal Principal Study	One-to-one tuition (1 hr)
	Improvisation Tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Jazz Performance Workshop	Workshop (1 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Organise and apply advancing instrument-specific technical principles and skills.
LO2. Examine and use more advanced-level rhythmic, harmonic and melodic material and jazz theory principles in performance and improvisation.
LO3. Synthesise and experiment with learning across units of study to demonstrate increasing individuality as an improvising soloist and bandleader, through the planning and delivery of the Junior Recital.
LO4. Demonstrate high level aural learning and comprehension skills.
LO5. Evaluate learning and development through reflective writing in order to develop new methods of inquiry and practice, and give constructive feedback to peers.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Ongoing use of the new Modules format introduced in 2024, based on positive feedback from students. Further emphasis on development of student-led approaches and methods of improvisation.

Disclaimer

Important: the University of Sydney regularly reviews units of study and reserves the right to change the units of study available annually. To stay up to date on available study options, including unit of study details and availability, refer to the relevant handbook.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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JAZZ3236: Jazz Vocal 6 (Extended)

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links